Player Profile: rhyysie
Known in the chess world as rhyysie, this intrepid strategist navigates the battlefield of 64 squares with a blend of fierce determination and occasional befuddlement at blunders. Making their mark primarily in blitz chess, rhyysie’s journey is a rollercoaster of ups and downs, with a peak blitz rating of 809 achieved in March 2024. When it comes to rapid and daily chess, rhyysie showcases a respectable peak rating of 1168 and 1217 respectively, proving that patience (sometimes) is a virtue.
Playing Style & Highlights
With an average game length hovering around 50 moves, rhyysie doesn’t rush into victory nor defeat—except for those moments of early resignation, which happen about 11% of the time. They have a known comeback rate of 67.7%, showing remarkable fighting spirit after losing pieces, although roughly 20% of losses are one-sided massacres. Their preferred battlefield? Blitz chess, where they dance at a brisk tempo, occasionally dazzling with tricky openings such as the Queen’s Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation and a dash of the Englund Gambit when feeling daring.
Statistics Snapshot
- Total Blitz Games: over 2300 with a nearly even win/loss record (1165 wins vs. 1162 losses)
- Favorite Openings: Queen's Pawn Zukertort Chigorin (53% win rate), Accelerated London System (around 57% win rate)
- Average moves per win: 52; per loss: 44 — might take their time deciding whether to topple the opponent or take a coffee break.
- Highest Bullet Rating: 355 (because sometimes speed is king!)
Famous Rivals & Recent Games
Has tangled repeatedly with strong opponents such as nippon001 with a competitive 54% win rate, and enjoys a perfect 100% success rate against several challengers (including arroccoman and shaunvenkiah). Rhyysie has had some battles end in fiery checkmates and other times with graceful resignations (or sometimes, the opponent just couldn’t handle their tactics).
Recent Victory
On June 7, 2025, playing white, rhyysie showcased a textbook dismantling of arroccoman in a Queen’s Pawn Opening with a clean all-out attack that ended in a timely victory by game abandonment. Not one to shy away from an aggressive approach, this win reflects rhyysie’s penchant for tactical play and methodical pressure.
In a Nutshell
Rhysie might not be topping world rating lists just yet, but their persistent spirit and decent opening repertoire makes every game a delight to watch—whether you're cheering for a comeback or marveling at some sweet checkmates. Expect flashes of genius, sprinkled with moments where the coffee might’ve gone cold mid-game.
